In this article, we have given our Blackburn vs Sunderland prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash on Boxing Day at Ewood Park. At the time of writing, the hosts are in fifth place on 37 points from 21 games played, while the visitors are in fourth spot on 43 points after playing 22 matches.
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Blackburn vs Sunderland prediction: Even game at Ewood Park?
Key stats
- Blackburn's six-game winning run was ended by a 1-0 loss away at Millwall in their last match in the Championship.
- Sunderland have won three of their last four fixtures, and have only lost once since September.
- Both teams have won twice in the previous four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 2-2 Sunderland
Given that both of these sides are fighting for promotion up to the Premier League and are only separated by one place in the Championship table, this could be a very even contest. Given how the previous few meetings have gone as well, we should expect goals for both teams, and plenty of them.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sunderland small favourites
- Home: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- Draw: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- Away: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Sunderland are slight favourites to take all three points away from home, followed by a Blackburn win and then a draw.
Also, feel free to check out our expert predictions and football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly matched again
The most recent H2Hs show that both teams are fairly evenly matched, with two victories each from the previous four meetings. There have been plenty of goals too, with 15 in total averaging just over three per match.
England Championship 01/04/24
Sunderland
Blackburn
England Championship 20/09/23
Blackburn
Sunderland
England Championship 26/12/22
Sunderland
Blackburn
England Championship 18/10/22
Blackburn
Sunderland
Blackburn preview: Rovers rocked after purple patch
Blackburn come into this game having lost their six-match winning streak over the weekend. Still, they are in a strong position in the table, and will fancy themselves at home after winning their previous two at Ewood Park.
Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Rankin-Costello, Batth, Hyam, Pickering, Cozier-Duberry, Tronstad, Travis, Cantwell, Gueye & Ohashi
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Sheff Utd
1
Blackburn
1
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Watford
1
Blackburn
2
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Sunderland
0
Blackburn
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Millwall
1
Blackburn
4
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Luton
0
Blackburn
1
Sunderland preview: Black Cats purring after recent run
Sunderland have picked up 10 points from a possible 12 in their last four games in the Championship, and so will be confident even away from home. Indeed, they have only lost once since September.
Predicted lineup: Patterson (GK), O'Nien, Mepham, Ballard, Cirkin, Neill, Bellingham, Roberts, Rigg, Mayenda & Isidor
England Championship 13/05/25
L
Coventry
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 09/05/25
W
Coventry
1
Sunderland
2
England Championship 03/05/25
L
QPR
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Oxford Utd
2
Sunderland
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Sunderland
0
Player to watch – Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham has been involved in each of Sunderland's last three wins, scoring twice and also assisting a further two goals. Nonetheless, the central midfield player will look to be the difference for the Black Cats against Blackburn.